Rise Up With RYLA

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where young people can develop leadership skills while having fun and making connections.

RYLA 2025 

RYLA will be held at Twin Lakes Family YMCA, in Cedar Park, TX

June 29 - July 4, 2025

     

 

 

      Electronic Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/7ovWNtygiWBq1GFm9

     

Thanks to you, we will be welcoming 80- RYLA Campers from 37-different Rotary Clubs across our District!

To ensure that each RYLA Camper has the best experience, we are accepting Drop-off's starting at 9:00 am this year.

• Campers Arrive, Sunday  6/29  9:00 - 11:00 am
• Campers Depart Friday    7/4 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

Please use the RYLA 2025 Camper Drop-Off form to secure your Club's arrival and ensure our Campers get the best possible welcoming experience. 1-vehicle per slot.

Looking for a way to plug-in and demonstrate Service Above Self?

VOLUNTEER:  

Rotary Club Volunteers!

• Transporting youth: 2-adults are required (1-male / 1-female) per vehicle
• Serve a meal at camp
• Laundry - laundromat wash-n-fold
• Medical Officer / Nurse - first aid / CPR onsite
• Service Project Support - setup/cleanup/participate

1.  RYLA Volunteer Registration
Please use the same My.Rotary.org email address when completing the volunteer form.  That will ensure our Volunteer Approval Status sheet is accurate. DEADLINE For those Requiring a Background Check:  6/18/2025

• Volunteer Registration Form submit the form
• VOLUNTEER APPROVAL STATUS check your approval status

2.  Rotary Learning Center
All volunteers must complete their annual Youth Protection Training and be Volunteer Ready. Remember to login to My.Rotary.org first before accessing the Learning Center and download your certificate 

• Protecting Youth Program Participants 2024-25 per Rotary year
• How to Create a My Rotary Account
• Accessing The Learning Center On Your Smartphone
• My Rotary.org FAQ's

DONATIONS:

Continued Thanks and Gratitude for all those who purchased items off of our New - Amazon Wish List! 
75+ items have been purchased thus far.  Thank You!

• RYLA 2025 Amazon Registry Wish List

New - Sponsor RYLA Service Project
Rise Against Hunger has been selected for the RYLA Service Project.  Founder Ray Buchanan will be our guest speaker.
Consider supporting this amazing non-Profit with a minimum $250 donation to support this meal packaging opportunity. 

Rise Against Hunger is a nonprofit that packages and distributes meals to fight hunger worldwide. You and your club can volunteer, donate, or partner with RYLA to support nutrition, education and health programs in various countries. 

Your RYLA sponsorship contribution starts with a camper, or a meal. It leads to resilience, self-sufficiency, education, empowerment and bright futures in our communities and around the world. Make a difference. Commit today and help make RYLA 2025 even more amazing for our incoming High School Juniors and Seniors.

Rotary Club Next Steps:

• Contact Campers at least 2x with confirmation, information and updates
• Identify Volunteers:  Transportation, meals, laundry, etc.
• Camper Drop-off:  secure your clubs arrival time slot
• Young Leader Contact confirm Clubs Volunteer Readiness

Young Leader Contact 
Rotary clubs should create a new Programs for Young Leaders Contact position and appoint a representative for your club.  
Selecting a Young Leader Contact for your club will help ensure all RYLA communications reach the right person.

RYLA 2025 Timeline

 

RYLA ALUMNI
We are EXCITED that you joined us for RYLA 2024!

Keep your RYLA Tank Energized! 
Check out the RYLA Alumni Resources!

• Interact Clubs - Julian Grant
• Rotaract Clubs - Garrett Rowe
• Rotary Youth Exchange - Virginia Craig
• Rotary Community Corps
• New Generations Service Exchange
• Young Leaders in Action newsletter
   

HONORABLE SOCIAL MENTIONS
#1DistrictStrong
#RiseUpWithRYLA

LEARN MORE
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) participants are nominated by Rotary clubs. 
Contact your local Rotary club to find out more about RYLA events in your area, how to apply. 

Please use the same My.Rotary.org email address when completing the volunteer form.  That will ensure our Volunteer Approval Status sheet is accurate.

RYLA aims to:

• Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
• Provide experiential training for selected youth and potential leaders
• Promote peer-to-peer collaboration and cooperation
• Recognize young people who are rendering admirable service to their communities.